Solutions for the unsettling feeling of the unknown
It is no secret that I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at 31 years of age, and having a family history of breast and ovarian cancer and...
Beauty tip #5: recreating eyebrows
Some people don’t realise that chemo not only makes the hair in your head to fall off, but also ANY hair in your body. This includes your...
Well-being tip #5: nausea control
About 70% of chemo patients have nausea as a side effect. Nausea can be quite debilitating, as you might not be able to eat or drink much...
Beauty tip #4: hair loss and scalp care
One of the scariest side effects of chemo for women is hair loss... I have fun taking bald photos here and there but most of the time I...
Well-being tip #4: What I have learnt with cancer
Today is a happy day for me. Yesterday I finished my chemotherapy and I am now officially in remission. That’s why I have decided to...
Well-being tip #3: Stop feeling guilty
Every cancer patient fells like that. At some stage, we all feel guilty about having cancer, or delaying chemo due to low blood counts (I...
Beauty tip #3: beautiful nails during chemo
As well as affecting our hair and skin, chemo can also damage our both our nails. Nails can get brittle, peel, break, change colour (to...
Sex during chemo: tips and solutions to the unspoken problem
When a person receives a diagnosis of cancer, they automatically feel insecure and afraid, they have sense of helplessness and despair,...
Well-being tip #2: healthy diet
I have always loved nutrition and exercise, so both were always part of my life before chemo. I know this seems over-rated but I will try...
Beauty tip #2: smooth and healthy lips during chemo
With chemo, it is normal that our skin becomes dry and this is likely to affect our lips too. Doing chemo during winter in Melbourne has,...